General Research
Model: in_vitro
Cleansing effect of the alkaline ionized water on microorganisms of the denture surface
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How Alkaline Ionized Water Keeps Your Dentures Clean
A study from South Korea found that alkaline ionized water is effective at killing bacteria and other microorganisms on denture surfaces. This simple and natural method can help people with dentures keep their mouths healthy and prevent infections. By using alkaline ionized water to clean dentures, individuals can reduce the risk of oral health problems.
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Publish Year 2011 Country South Korea Rank Positive Journal Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics Primary Topic Mouth Secondary TopicDenture Care Model Cell Culture Tertiary TopicBacterial Infection Vehicle Water (Electrolysis) pH Alkaline Application Irrigation Comparison Complement
Results
Conclusion: These results indicated that the alkaline ionized water, e-WASH could effectively reduce the amount and motility of the experimented microorganisms on the denture surface, and that e-WASH could be recommended as an effective denture cleanser.
Purpose
Materials and methods: Removable partial and complete dentures were randomly assigned to the experimental group of 41 dentures, and the control group of 26. The denture was immersed in the e-WASH solution (experimental group), or tap water (control group) for 5 minutes. The plaque was collected from the denture surface before and after immersion, and smeared on the slide glass. Amount and motility of microorganisms were compared according to the morphology and strain of microorganisms, using the phase contrast microscope. Statistical analysis was accomplished with paired t-test and independent t-test at 95% confidence level (P<.05).